Harshvardhan Singh, PhD, collaborates with Donald Lein, PT, PhD, to investigate various novel therapeutic strategies to address musculoskeletal problems related to osteoporosis.

There is not much known about the effect of different styles of muscle strengthening techniques on bone density and bone strength. One of the novel approaches that this team is interested is in use of muscle lengthening contractions to create greater and safe loading on bone to make it stronger. Dr. Singh and Lein are also investigating if addition of exercise to an ongoing drug treatment for osteoporosis could increase the effectiveness of the drug treatment. In addition, they are also involved in research with investigators at University of Massachusetts to examine the role of postural exercises including yoga in the overall rehabilitation paradigm of osteoporosis. The overall goal of their research is to promote skeletal health to decrease the risk of fracture in individuals with osteoporosis.